Introduction to software architecture

At the end of the course, you will earn a Certificate of Completion from Spirit in Projects.

Do you have a clear vision of what technical solutions should look like? Would you like to plan and structure them effectively? Are you attentive to quality in architecture planning and enjoy communicating technical concepts to stakeholders? If you want to learn the fundamentals of Software Architecture, then this training is perfect for you. Together, we’ll dive deep into the essentials of software architecture, equipping you to develop outstanding technical solutions.

Objectives

Develop an understanding of the key terms and responsibilities of a Software Architect
Plan the communication and documentation of software architectures
Engage in an in-depth exploration of software architecture development
Apply relevant quality models and quality goals
Examine methods and tools, and confidently apply them in practice

Target groups:

Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer, Usability Expert, Scrum Master, AI Expert, Project Manager, Project Director, Demand Manager, Portfolio Manager, IT Project Director, Test Manager, Tester, Test Automation Specialist, Test Engineer, Enterprise Architect, System Architect, Software Architect, Software Designer, Software Developer, Product Owner and for all who are ready to explore the possibilities.

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Syllabus

1. Key concepts of software architecture

Comparison of definitions of software architecture
Definitions and their relation to source code
Analogies related to software architecture
Benefits and objetives of software architecture
Positioning software architecture in the development process
Roles and responsibilities of software architecture
Architectural and design decisions

2. Description and communication of software architecture

Communicating software architectures to various stakeholders
Definition of architectural views and their relevance
Documentation of architectural views
Explanation of overarching technical concepts
Description and communication of interfaces
Key principles and quality characteristics of technical documentation

3. Development of software architectures

Approaches and heuristics for architecture development
Designing architectures based on known functional and non-functional requirements
Effective use of Black-Box and White-Box strategies
Stepwise refinement and detailing of components
Design of individual architectural views (e.g., components, distribution, runtime)
Mapping architecture to source code
Separation of functional and technical elements in architectures
Impact of quality requirements
Influence of technical decisions and concepts
UML notation for different components of software architecture
Key architectural patterns (e.g., MVC)
Seven design principles
Applying dependency and coupling between components

4. Software Architecture and Quality

Relevant quality models
Tactics, practices and technical methods to achieve quality goals
Qualitative evaluation of software architecture using ATAM
Checking software architectures for implementation compliance

5. Tools for Software Architects

Modeling tools
Static analysis tools
Dynamic analysis tools
Code generation tools
Requirements management tools
Documentation tools
Build systems and tools
Configuration management tools